Association of Vitamin A with Gestational Diabetes and Thyroid Disorders in Pregnancy and Their Influence on Maternal, Fetal, and Neonatal Outcomes

Overview

Journal Ther Adv Reprod Health

Publisher Sage Publications

Specialty Reproductive Medicine

Date 2024 Sep 2

PMID 39220467

Authors

Abdul Qadeer

Muhammad Umer Ishaq

Adnan Safi

Anum Akbar

Sana Asif

Aqsa Komel

Digbijay Kunwar

Syed Mujtaba Azhar Bokhari

Affiliations

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Abstract

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and thyroid disorders during pregnancy pose significant health concerns, impacting a substantial number of mothers globally. Globally, about 14% of pregnant women develop GDM, while thyroid disorders impact approximately 2%-3%. Both conditions contribute to adverse outcomes, including gestational hypertension, excessive fetal growth, and heightened perinatal morbidity. The central focus of this literature review is to examine the relationship between vitamin A, a crucial fat-soluble micronutrient in fetal development, and the occurrence of GDM and thyroid disorders during pregnancy. The primary research question investigates the association between vitamin A, GDM, and thyroid disorders, analyzing their combined impact on maternal, fetal, and neonatal outcomes. The review underscores the potential of vitamin A to modulate the risk and outcomes of GDM and thyroid disorders during gestation, emphasizing its role in GDM development and resolution and its influence on thyroid function in pregnancy.

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